2008 Nissan Titan vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Titan. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Titan.
Because 2009 Ferrari F430 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Ferrari F430. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Titan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Titan | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | Nissan | Ferrari |
| Model | Titan | F430 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5552 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.8 L/100km | 18.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 95 L |
